AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Video shows bystander grabbing man’s foot after he falls backward off of balcony
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
Ontario fireworks explosion caused $3.2 million in damage
A massive fireworks explosion that left two people dead in Ontario earlier this week caused at least $3.2 million worth of damage, officials said Friday.
A massive fireworks explosion that left two people dead in Ontario earlier this week caused at least $3.2 million worth of damage, officials said Friday.
World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood-clot scare
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Countries across Europe resumed vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot on Friday, as leaders sought to reassure their populations it is safe following brief suspensions that cast doubt on a vaccine that is critical to ending the coronavirus pandemic.
Gibraltar poised to become 1st nation to vaccinate entire adult population against COVID-19
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory home to 33,000 people, is poised to become the first nation to fully vaccinate its adult population against COVID-19.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Putin points to problems in US after Biden's 'killer' remark
President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.
President Vladimir Putin responded Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s description of the Russian leader as a killer by citing America’s past and present troubles, from slavery and the slaughter of Native Americans to racial injustice.
President Biden’s 100M vaccinated goal to be reached Friday
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that his ambitious goal to have 100 million Americans vaccinated in 100 days will be accomplished well ahead of schedule.
Dozens of people in Taiwan change their name to 'salmon' to get free sushi
Around 150 people reportedly changed their names in order to take advantage of a restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat shi meal to anyone with the name 'salmon' on their ID card.
Around 150 people reportedly changed their names in order to take advantage of a restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat shi meal to anyone with the name 'salmon' on their ID card.
Bowl bought at a yard sale for $35 resells for $722,000
A small white bowl adorned with cobalt blue paintings of flowers and other designs found at a yard sale with a price of $35 turned out to be an exceptionally rare Ming Dynasty-era piece.
A small white bowl adorned with cobalt blue paintings of flowers and other designs found at a yard sale with a price of $35 turned out to be an exceptionally rare Ming Dynasty-era piece.
EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
Top o’ the morning! World leaders wish Ireland Happy St. Patrick’s Day
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Changes to hurricane season could be coming
Meteorologists are discussing whether the Atlantic hurricane season should start on May 15 instead of the traditional June 1 because of warmer waters and earlier storms.
Meteorologists are discussing whether the Atlantic hurricane season should start on May 15 instead of the traditional June 1 because of warmer waters and earlier storms.
Court: Firefighters' sex with teen wasn't rape
A top French court has ruled against upgrading the charges against three firefighters accused of having sex with a teenage girl from sexual assault to rape in a case that helped fuel efforts to set a legal age of sexual consent in France.
A top French court has ruled against upgrading the charges against three firefighters accused of having sex with a teenage girl from sexual assault to rape in a case that helped fuel efforts to set a legal age of sexual consent in France.